For questions regarding our cookie policy and the services we use, please contact the responsible entity pursuant to Article 4(7) of the EU General Data Protection Regulation (GDPR) using the contact details in our [link to privacy policy]. Imprint. This cookie policy applies to citizens and persons with permanent residence in the European Economic Area and Switzerland.
Our website uses cookies and similar technologies (for simplicity, all of these are referred to as "cookies"). Cookies are also placed by third parties commissioned by us. The document below informs you about the use of cookies on our website.
Summary: We don't like cookies, and just like you, we don't like cookie banners either. That's why we're constantly working to make our website as cookie-free as possible. With the exception of the firewall, login, and form functions, we've largely achieved this. In some cases, even our tracking, which is already anonymized, works entirely without the use of cookies.
Tracking settings
Technology
A cookie is a small, simple text file that is sent along with pages from this website and stored by your browser on the hard drive of your computer or other device. The information stored in it can be returned to our servers or to the servers of the relevant third parties on a subsequent visit. Data protection regulations distinguish between three types of cookies. The cookie banner and this cookie policy inform you about the specific cookies used on this website.
Technically necessary and functional cookies
Some cookies ensure that certain parts of the website function correctly and that your user preferences are remembered. By setting functional cookies, we make it easier for you to visit our website. This way, you don't have to repeatedly enter the same information when visiting our website; for example, items remain in your shopping cart until you have paid. We can place these cookies without your consent.
Analytical cookies
We use analytics cookies to optimize the website experience for our users. These cookies provide us with insights into how our website is used. We ask for your permission to set analytical cookies.
Marketing / tracking cookies
Marketing/tracking cookies are cookies or other forms of local storage used to create user profiles in order to display advertisements or to track the user on websites or across multiple websites for similar marketing purposes.
approval
When you visit our website for the first time, we will show you a cookie banner with an option to consent to cookies. Once you click "Accept," you agree that we may use the categories of cookies named in the request.
You can adjust your consent at any time. To do so, simply click on the switch icon, which is displayed at the bottom left of the browser window on every page.
You can also generally disable the use of cookies via your browser, but please note that this and other websites may then no longer function correctly.
Deleting cookies
You can use your internet browser to delete cookies automatically or manually. You can also configure your browser to prevent certain cookies from being placed altogether. Another option is to change your internet browser settings so that you receive a notification each time a cookie is set. For more information on these options, please refer to the help section of your browser.
Please note that our website may not function correctly if all cookies are disabled. If you delete the cookies in your browser, they will be placed again after you give your consent when you revisit our websites.
Core Services
WordPress
We use WordPress as the content management system (CMS) for this website. For more information, please see the WordPress Privacy Policy Read. This data will not be shared with third parties.
Functional
| name | Expiry date | function |
| wordpress_logged_in_* | session | Saves login session |
| wordpress_test_cookie | session | Checks if cookies can be set |
| wordpress_sec_* | 15 days | Protection against hackers |
| wpEmojiSettingsSupports | session | Saves browser details |
| wp_lang | session | Saves language version |
| WP_DATA_USER_1 | session | Saves admin settings |
| comment_author_email_* | 1 year | Saves comment email |
| comment_author_url_* | 1 year | Saves comment URL |
| comment_author_* | 1 year | Saves comment name |
Plesk
We use Plesk to administer our server services. For more information, please see the Plesk Privacy Policy read.
- Plesk Privacy Policy
- Cookies: No cookies are set.
- Legal basis: Legitimate interest in the security of the website (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR).
Cloudflare CDN
We use Cloudflare to speed up and secure our website. For more information, please see the Cloudflare Privacy Policy read.
We use a Content Delivery Network (CDN) to optimize the performance and availability of our website. For this purpose, the service provider that provides this network processes your IP address and information about when you visited our website. You can find further information about data processing by this service provider in their privacy policy.
Our legitimate interest in using a Content Delivery Network is to be able to display our website as quickly, securely and reliably as possible.
| name | Expiry date | function |
| __cf_bm | 30 minutes | Used to distinguish between humans and bots. |
Backup (WPVivid)
We use the WPVivid plugin to secure this website. The backups are stored encrypted.
- Data processing: Local
- Provider: WPVivid Team
- WPVivid Privacy Policy
- Cookies: No cookies are set.
- Legal basis: Legitimate interest in the security of the website (Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR).
Tracking
Consent Manager
We use SEOPress as our cookie compliance management system. For more information, please see the SEOPress Privacy Policy read.
Functional
| name | Expiry date | function |
| SEOPress user consent accept | 14 days | Saves cookie preferences |
| SEOPress user consent close | 14 days | Saves cookie preferences |
Matomo
We use Matomo for anonymous visitor tracking. For more information, please see the [link to privacy policy]. Matomo Privacy Policy read.
Marketing/Tracking
| name | Expiry date | function |
| _pk_ses* | 30 minutes | Visitor behavior |
| _pk_id* | 13 months | Anonymous visitor ID |
| mtm_consent | 6 months | Stores tracking consent |
| mtm_consent_removed | 6 months | Stores tracking consent |
Plugins
Newsletter (Mailster)
We use Mailster to send our newsletters.
WooCommerce
We use the WooCommerce shop system on our website, an extension for the WordPress CMS. WooCommerce uses cookies to ensure the shop's functionality. You can find more information about this in the WordPress privacy policy and in our [link to privacy policy]. Cookie Policy.
We collect, process, and use personal data only to the extent necessary for establishing, defining the content of, or amending legal relationships (master data). This is done on the basis of Article 6(1)(b) GDPR, which permits the processing of data for the performance of a contract or for taking steps prior to entering into a contract. We collect, process, and use personal data relating to the use of our website (usage data) only to the extent necessary to enable the user to access the service or for billing purposes. The collected customer data is deleted after completion of the order or termination of the business relationship. Statutory retention periods remain unaffected.
We only transfer personal data to third parties if this is necessary for processing your order, for example, to the companies entrusted with delivering the goods (e.g., UPS) or the bank responsible for processing your payment. Your data will not be transferred beyond this scope unless you have expressly consented to it. Your data will not be shared with third parties without your explicit consent, for example, for advertising purposes. The legal basis for data processing is Article 6(1)(b) GDPR, which permits the processing of data for the performance of a contract or for taking steps prior to entering into a contract.
| name | Expiry date | function |
| woocommerce_cart_hash | session | Identification of the shopping cart |
| woocommerce_items_in_cart | session | Number of products in the shopping cart |
| wp_woocommerce_session_* | 24 hours | Product names in the shopping cart |
Firewall (Wordfence)
We use Wordfence as a firewall for the security of this website. For more information, please see the Wordfence Privacy Policy read.
Functional
| name | Expiry date | function |
| wfwaf-authcookie* | meeting | Read to determine if the user is logged in. |
| wordfence_verifiedHuman | 1 day | Used to facilitate communication between humans and bots |
Spam protection (hCaptcha)
We use the hCaptcha service on our website. The service provider is Intuition Machines, Inc., 350 Alabama St, San Francisco, CA 94110, USA. Using this service may result in data being transferred to a third country (USA). The provider is certified under the EU-US Data Privacy Framework and therefore offers an adequate level of data protection. Further information can be found in the provider's privacy policy at the following URL: https://www.hcaptcha.com/privacy. The service uses the following cookies on our website:
Functional
| name | Expiry date | function |
| __cfduid | 30 minutes | Used to distinguish between humans and bots. |
| __cflb | 30 days | Used to distinguish between humans and bots. |
| hc_accessibility | 1 day | Accessible |
| __cf_bm | 30 days | Security features |
YouTube
We use YouTube for video display in no-cookie mode. For more information, please see the [link to YouTube's privacy policy]. YouTube Privacy Policy read.
Marketing/Tracking (the following cookies only apply if we explicitly do not embed YouTube in no-cookie mode)
| name | Expiry date | function |
| GPS | meeting | Store location data |
| YSC | meeting | Save and track interactions |
| PREF | 8 months | Save user preferences |
Functional
| name | Expiry date | function |
| VISITOR_INFO1_LIVE | 6 months | Estimates of the bandwidth provide |
| YSC | meeting | Save and track interactions |
| PREF | 8 months | Save user preferences |
Social Media
We maintain online presences within social networks and platforms to communicate with customers, prospects, and users active there and to inform them about our services. We would like to point out that user data may be processed outside the European Union. This may pose risks for users, as it could, for example, make it more difficult to enforce their rights. With regard to US providers certified under the Privacy Shield, we would like to point out that they are thereby obligated to comply with EU data protection standards. Furthermore, user data is generally processed for market research and advertising purposes. For example, user profiles can be created based on usage patterns and the resulting user interests. These user profiles can then be used to display advertisements, both on and off the platforms, that are likely to correspond to the users' interests. For these purposes, cookies are typically stored on users' computers, recording their usage patterns and interests. Furthermore, user profiles may also store data independently of the devices used by the users (especially if the users are members of the respective platforms and are logged in). The processing of users' personal data is based on our legitimate interests in effectively informing and communicating with users, pursuant to Article 6(1)(f) GDPR. If users are asked by the respective providers for their consent to data processing (i.e., by giving their consent, for example, by ticking a checkbox or clicking a button), the legal basis for the processing is Article 6(1)(a) and Article 7 GDPR.
Social networks process their users' personal data extensively. When you visit our profiles, your IP address and other information about the devices you use are processed, which allows IP addresses to be linked to individual users. We have no control over this data processing. Please note that you use our profiles on social networks and their functions at your own risk. Details on data processing can be found in the operator's privacy policy. We have a profile on Facebook. The provider of this service is Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland. Details can be found in Facebook's privacy policy: https://www.facebook.com/about/privacy/. The purpose of our profiles on social media platforms is to increase our online presence and thus our brand awareness. Therefore, the legal basis for this processing is legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. Furthermore, regarding the processing activities by the social networks, please refer to their own legal bases (e.g., consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR), which you can find in their respective privacy policies. In principle, we are jointly responsible with the social media platform for the data processing operations triggered when you visit our profile. Therefore, you can assert your data subject rights pursuant to Art. 15 et seq. GDPR against both the social media platform and us. However, we would like to point out that we have no influence on the data processing carried out by the social media platform.
- Facebook (Meta Platforms, Inc.).
- We do not use any plugins from the provider that set cookies.
- Privacy Policy
Social networks process their users' personal data extensively. When you visit our profiles, your IP address and other information about the devices you use are processed, which allows IP addresses to be linked to individual users. We have no control over this data processing. Please note that you use our profiles on social networks and their functions at your own risk. Details on data processing can be found in the operator's privacy policy. We have a profile on Instagram. The provider of this service is Meta Platforms Ireland Limited, 4 Grand Canal Square, Grand Canal Harbour, Dublin 2, Ireland. Detailed information on how personal data is handled can be found in Instagram's privacy policy: https://help.instagram.com/519522125107875. The purpose of our profiles on social media platforms is to increase our online presence and thus our brand awareness. Therefore, the legal basis for this processing is legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. Furthermore, regarding the processing activities by the social networks, please refer to their own legal bases (e.g., consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR), which you can find in their respective privacy policies. In principle, we are jointly responsible with the social media platform for the data processing operations triggered when you visit our profile. Therefore, you can assert your data subject rights against both the social media platform and us. However, we would like to point out that we have no influence on the data processing carried out by the social media platform.
- Instagram (Meta Platforms, Inc.).
- We do not use any plugins from the provider that set cookies.
- Privacy Policy
- Xing (New Work SE)...
- We do not use any plugins from the provider that set cookies.
- Privacy Policy
Social networks process their users' personal data extensively. When you visit our profiles, your IP address and other information about the devices you use are processed, which allows IP addresses to be linked to individual users. We have no control over this data processing. Please note that you use our profiles on social networks and their functions at your own risk. Details on data processing can be found in the operator's privacy policy. We have a profile on LinkedIn. The provider is LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company, Wilton Plaza, Wilton Place, Dublin 2, Ireland. LinkedIn uses advertising cookies. Detailed information on how personal data is handled can be found in LinkedIn's privacy policy: https://www.linkedin.com/legal/privacy-policy. The purpose of our profiles on social media platforms is to increase our online presence and thus our brand awareness. Therefore, the legal basis for this processing is legitimate interest pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. f GDPR. Furthermore, regarding the processing activities by the social networks, please refer to their own legal bases (e.g., consent pursuant to Art. 6 para. 1 lit. a GDPR), which you can find in their respective privacy policies. In principle, we are jointly responsible with the social media platform for the data processing operations triggered when you visit our profile. Therefore, you can assert your data subject rights pursuant to Art. 15 et seq. GDPR against both the social media platform and us. However, we would like to point out that we have no influence on the data processing carried out by the social media platform.
- LinkedIn (LinkedIn Ireland Unlimited Company)
- We do not use any plugins from the provider that set cookies.
- Privacy Policy